Wolves fans, join us in welcoming Kevin Garnett back to the great state of Minnesota! http://t.co/Toy3VluL5L pic.twitter.com/vPUAuFGH3D
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 20, 2015
The Minnesota Timberwolves made the news official Thursday night, announcing they have reacquired Kevin Garnett, in a trade. The deal to bring Garnett back sent Thaddeus Young to Brooklyn, once Garnett waived his ‘no trade clause.’
The Timberwolves drafted Garnett with the fifth pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. He spent 12 seasons with the Wolves, helped the franchise win over 500 games and led the team to the NBA playoffs eight times.
When the Wolves fell on hard times in 2007, Garnett was traded to Boston and won an NBA Championship there.
Timberwolves president and coach Flip Saunders said during a Thursday night press conference that Garnett will arrive in Minnesota on Saturday and will play on Wednesday when the Wolves host Washington.
One of the reasons the Wolves wanted to bring the 38-year-old veteran back was to lead and mentor a young Wolves squad.
Milt Newton told story of players laughing in locker room after a L. Had to pull rooks in and set them straight. Says KG will handle that
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) February 20, 2015
Additionally, Saunders said he thinks Garnett can still play and has a lot in the tank. The Wolves are reportedly interested in signing Garnett to a two-year contract extension.
Flip said KG wants to take the next 29 games, then go from there before deciding whether to play after this season.
— Phil (@PhilErvin) February 20, 2015
In November, Garnett said he’d be interested in owning the Timberwolves or a portion of the team once he retires from basketball. Saunders said he thinks that shows how committed Garnett is to the team and state.
Question on KG ownership one day: "It shows he has a commitment to Minnesota, loves the fans, acknowledges what they've done."
— Seth Kaplan đź“ş (@Seth_Kaplan) February 20, 2015
The reaction to Garnett’s return to Minnesota has been largely positive. According to WCCO, the move has generated energy both on the team and with the fans.
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